Religion

As a young boy I did not have any pets, and as I grew up and had my own family I had no anticipation of a pet or pets showing up in our household. Then, we met him one dayat the campground, a lonely cat that somehow attached himself to our family and our Kentucky Fried Chicken.

Yes, this copper and white-colored cat would not leave our campsite, even after the food was gone. Our two boys started asking, “Can we keep him, Dad? Can we?”

Bishop Roger J. Foys has appointed Deacon Mike Keller as Permanent Deacon to the St. John Catholic Church, 505 Fifth Street in Carrollton to assist the Rev. Allan Frederick in his ministry to the Carrollton community.

Deacon Keller lives in Boone County and is a lifelong resident of Northern Kentucky. He’s been married to his wife, Sue, for 43 years. They have three daughters and eight grandchildren. They are both retired.

Vacation Bible School put on by Carrollton Christian Church, St. John’s Catholic Church, and Carrollton United Methodist Church, will be held at Carrollton United Methodist Church, 310 Highland Ave. in Carrollton from 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 6, through Friday, July 10. Ages 3-11. For more information, call (502) 732-8886.